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Primary Care Physicians Play Key Role in Promoting HPV Vaccine to Boys' Parents
October 5th 2013
Most parents of boys aged 9 to 18 years do not know that an HPV vaccine is available for their sons. One major factor is a lack of information. This is where you play a vital role.
Comprehensive STD Testing Improves Patient Outcomes
October 5th 2013
“STD organisms are all part of an ecological pool that simply share one thing in common: sex," says the author of a new study. Testing for all important STD pathogens is the only way to detect all agents that might be involved in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Details here.
Video: Toward Safe Use of Opioids
June 4th 2011
Once you've decided that an opioid analgesic is indicated, what can you do to ensure that your patient uses the medication safely?
Video: When Ovine Computation Fails to Induce Sleep
May 31st 2011
When counting sheep fails as first line therapy, what measures can you recommend to help your patient get some sleep?
Video: Adolescent Immunizations: Are You (And Your Patient) Up to Date?
May 17th 2011
Dr Margaret Fisher- who helped write the (Red) book on immunizations for youngsters- succinctly summarizes the latest guidelines here.
Video: What’s the Role of PSA Testing Now?
May 10th 2011
Marc B. Garnic, MD, addresses these questions in this short video. Dr Garnic, who spoke on this topic at the 2011 American College of Physicians meeting in San Diego
Video: Rx for Depressed Patients-What Factors to Consider?
May 3rd 2011
Psychiatrist Sidney Zisook, MD-a guest speaker at the recent American College of Physicians meeting in San Diego
Regular Exercise in Middle Age Can Build Heart Muscle
April 8th 2011
Exercising at least 4 times a week can increase left ventricular mass and preserve elasticity, thereby reducing the risk of diastolic heart failure. Researchers from Texas presented their study results at the American College of Cardiology’s 60th Annual Scientific Session.
Pulse Pressure May Be Clue to White Coat Hypertension
April 8th 2011
Measurement of pulse pressure may help identify patients with "white coat" hypertension, according to data presented by Korean researchers at the American College of Cardiology’s 60th Annual Scientific Session.
Shorter Antiplatelet Regimen Sufficient After Stenting
April 8th 2011
What is the optimal duration for antiplatelet therapy after placement of drug-eluting stents? Initial results of the EXCELLENT study show that 6 months of antiplatelet therapy is as effective as the 12-month regimen recommended by current guidelines.